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Old 01-18-2009, 11:02 AM
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Hey guys i have cheap 10k's in right now but i want to make them really blue. These are alright blue.. seem more like a 6k maybe cuz they are cheap. But what im wondering is has anyone done 20-30k hid's? ive seen some that are really deep blue that look really good, what do u know about these cuz ive seen some that are pink and some that are deep blue at same 20-30k why is that? What do u reccomend?
Old 01-18-2009, 11:29 AM
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It really depends on the brand of HIDs. Most brands start turning purple/pink once you go over 10,000K. I definitely wouldn't recommend going over 10,000K.

When you're buying aftermarket HIDs they should have some shots of all the different color temperatures so you can compare; however, I'm pretty sure 10,000K from a good brand is about the color you're aiming for...
Old 01-18-2009, 11:31 AM
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The higher K (Kelvin) you go the less light output you will have. If you go that high you wont be able to see anything. Personally if you want to see better at night I recommend staying with stock which I think is around 4000-4500K and the highest I would go would be 6500K and will give you a nice blue. Don't buy HID's just to have ricer blue lights like every Honda Civic owner. If you stay with what I recommend you will be safer at night and be able to see very nicely.
Old 01-18-2009, 11:34 AM
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Sure. You can go blue. May not be able to see at night but it will look cool.
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If you care more about looks than being able to drive at night, you should just replace your headlights with blue neon signs that say "Look At Me!"
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Higher the k, the more ricer and less output you'll experience.

4300k stock, 5000k whiter, 6000k is a happy medium, 8000k is rich blue, 10000k is blue/purple.
Old 01-18-2009, 12:15 PM
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maybe it's a show car guys.

if it's a street car, don't put in anything more than 6000k for yours and others safety please
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10000K isnt purple at all guys, 10000k is aqua and 12000k-15000k is violet, less lumens but appears brighter. the temp most people go with and like the most is 8000k which is blue.
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ehh id rather see well, just my preference though.
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